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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,769.34, 677,437.74 and 262,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,769.34, 677,437.74 and 262,282.06 is: 393,297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,769.34 : 677,437.74 = 262,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,769.34/677,437.74 = 262,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,769.34x = 677,437.74 × 262,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,769.34x = 177,679,766,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,679,766,624.65/451,769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,297.53

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